Todd Pickers
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Relocating to Mississippi to utilize 28 years of expertise in sales, design, and customer service. Demonstrated success in retail, landscaping, and management, complemented by strong organizational and marketing capabilities. Focused on delivering outstanding service and improving client satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Tinco Landscape
Tuscaloosa, AL
03.2020 - Current
- Increased sales margin from twenty-two percent to over thirty percent in three years.
- Managed daily operations of sales department, supervising staff and optimizing performance.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with clients to drive account growth.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned duties to ensure operational efficiency.
- Engaged customers through effective communication to identify needs and provide solutions.
- Oversaw business operations, including budgeting, staffing, and inventory control.
- Operated equipment in compliance with safety guidelines to minimize risk.
General Manager /Senior Buyer
Dunn's Nursery
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2007 - 02.2020
- Coordinated procurement of bulk materials, securing discounts on mulch, soil, and plants.
- Organized supply chains for landscape projects, ensuring timely resource availability.
- Recruited and supervised personnel, optimizing daily performance to maintain productivity.
- Reviewed completed work to enforce quality standards and ensure compliance with specifications.
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision and efficiency.
- Facilitated an expo for landscapers to showcase talents to city of Tuscaloosa.
- Went to expos and conventions to study sales, merchandising, advertising, and management techniques
- I worked my way up from landscape supervisor, purchase agent, to general manager.
Landscape Supervisor
The Greenery - Huntsville, Al
Huntsville, AL
09.2000 - 08.2007
- Directed landscaping personnel in installation of lawns, flower beds, and hardscapes.
- Researched innovative products and techniques to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ordered essential supplies and materials for successful landscaping project completion.
- Delegated tasks related to lawn cultivation and tree pruning to optimize team productivity.
- Maintained perfect attendance record throughout tenure.
Assistant Director
City of Albertville
Albertville, AL
01.1995 - 08.2000
- Maintained five baseball fields, four softball fields, three sand volleyball courts, two soccer fields, one football field, and a 3-mile walking trail.
- Secured host city bids for baseball, softball, and basketball tournaments.
- Oversaw winter basketball leagues, church leagues, and adult coed volleyball league.
- Organized fundraisers during spring and fall festivals to support community initiatives.
- Completed multiple courses in ethics and behavioral science related to sports.
- Achieved perfect attendance throughout tenure.
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing And Advertising Design
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL04-1993
Skills
- Budget and inventory management
- Staff scheduling and project management
- Customer service and account management
- Sales and supplier negotiations
- Time management and problem-solving
- Team leadership
Timeline
General Manager
Tinco Landscape
03.2020 - Current
General Manager /Senior Buyer
Dunn's Nursery
09.2007 - 02.2020
Landscape Supervisor
The Greenery - Huntsville, Al
09.2000 - 08.2007
Assistant Director
City of Albertville
01.1995 - 08.2000
Associate of Arts - Marketing And Advertising Design
Snead State Community College